Kevin Curtis inherited a problem that had been hanging around for years. 1 Psychiatric patients in the emergency department were waiting too long for a bed at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute ...

As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

A technique to help universities improve collaboration, reduce inefficiencies and build shared understanding across teams to support more effective working – and a framework for successful ...

Dr. Jim Kane addressed the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), ISO 9000, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Six Sigma alternative frameworks for process improvement for ...

Flowchart vs. process map, what do you choose to use? When it comes to mapping out a project, you’ve got several choices on how to visualize them. If you’ve had trouble deciding on a format for your ...

Innovation is not about creating something entirely new; it’s about transforming existing products into a unique solution to address a real-world problem. Process innovation cannot be achieved unless ...

What Is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? What is a value stream? A value stream represents the series of actions an organization takes to design, create, and deliver a product or service to its customers, ...

Analyst Insight: The most forward-looking supply chain organizations recognize that one of the most transformational aspects of artificial intelligence is its ability to help improve existing ...

High-performing companies make business process improvement a core competency. These leading firms share a common characteristic: they continually find clever ways to improve the process of process ...

Is it a struggle to get your staff involved in process improvement initiatives? If so, you’re not alone. Businesses in virtually every industry wrestle with how to engage teams in efforts to improve ...

Successful process improvement factors vary by company and the type of process. While one company is concerned with decreasing customer complaints, another may need to increase production or eliminate ...